Overview

The core curriculum consists of 10 courses delivered in consecutive 8-week sessions. All courses are 100% online so students can study on their individual schedules wherever they are located.

The curriculum of the Leadership Studies degree at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt draws content from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, communication, sustainability, business, and management. Whether you’re established in your career, making a transition, or looking to transform your life, this fully accredited program can help you reach your goals.

Careers

A Leadership Studies degree will help you advance in a variety of careers and attain leadership and management roles in both public- and private-sector organizations. Many graduates become entrepreneurs. The program offers excellent preparation for master’s degrees in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Human Resources, law school, and other disciplinary-specific graduate programs.

Business Manager
Non-profit Manager
Public Administrator
Social Worker
Healthcare Practitioner
Firefighter
Law Enforcement Officer
Human Resources Manager
Project Manager
Entrepreneur
Higher Education Administrator
Tribal Administrator
Environmental Manager
Sustainability Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Driven Leadership

Leadership Communication

Strategic Planning and Forecasting

Project Implementation/Evaluation

Managing Employees/Stakeholders

Strategic Sustainability

Technology and Leadership

Developing Dynamic Organizations

Capstone in Leadership

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Leadership View 206 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee of U.S. $70.00 (non-refundable) can be paid online when applying on Cal State Apply.

Submit the Certification of Financial Support [PDF] along with a Bank Statement or Letter verifying funding

Send a photocopy of your passport photo page

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework/examinations

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19308 USD / year

≈ 19308 USD / year
Out-of-State

19308 USD / year

≈ 19308 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8824 USD / year

≈ 8824 USD / year

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